My Mother's Lengthy Search For A Diagnosis...I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at the age of 35. Today, I am 65 years old. It was a pleasure getting a diagnosis because living with diabetes is...reactions6comments
Diabetes web sites...Hi all... I'm new to diabetes, I hope to learn a lot here. I'm having trouble finding a website that I.can check if specific foods can be eaten. Does anyone...reactions4repliesTips & AdviceDiet & Nutrition
Navigating Social Gatherings, Food, and Relationships With T2D...My daughter turned 9 years old recently, and as I cut her birthday cake and offered pieces to the adults, one of the younger kids said quite loudly, "My mom...reactions11comments
When It Comes to Your CGM, Have a Backup Plan...In April 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recalled the devices used with many FreeStyle Libre glucose monitors due to the potential for overheating, spark, or catching fire...reactions2comments
Itching stinging thighs and legs...I get itching and stinging legs. Does anyone else also experience this?...reactions3repliesSymptoms
Chips. ...Am I correct corn chips are better than potato chips. I understand that corn chips are complex carbs but potato is more middle carbs? So are corn chips ok in...reactions2repliesDiet & Nutrition
36 hour fasting to lose weight...I’m new here and would like to know if anyone has experience with losing weight on this fast. I’m frustrated because I’m newly prescribed Teoujo long acting insulin and Ozempic...reactions3repliesBlood Sugar ManagementDiet & Nutrition
Metformin AND Victoza Pen...Hi guys, I’m new here. My wife got off her medications for about year and now she is back on Metformin for about a month. Her levels were still too...reactions4repliesBlood Sugar ManagementMedications
I do a lot of cooking, and not usually from diabetes cookbooks. How can I calculate the carbs in something like a casserole? I'd rather not spend 30 minutes measuring......HELP!...reactions4repliesBlood Sugar ManagementDiet & Nutrition
Diabetes and driving...Is anyone on insulin and still driving...reactions3repliesInsulinBlood Sugar ManagementTravel
2 Key Things to Do After a New Diabetes Diagnosis...After getting diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, you may feel overwhelmed, scared, and frustrated. These feelings may instill a fear that you've lost control of your health or are facing...reactionscomments
Reviewing Features of the New Dexcom G7 and Libre 3 CGMs...Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) are devices worn on the body to monitor blood sugar levels consistently. CGMs have become increasingly popular over the years and are helpful in monitoring and...reactions1comment
Intermittent fasting ...Hello everyone 👋 I'm new here. Type 2 for about 10 years. I'm on Jardiance and Tresiba. I've been seeing my fantastic endocrinologist for about 8 years, now. Recently she...reactions12repliesBlood Sugar ManagementDiet & Nutrition
Janumet and Jardiance cost ...Options from switching to different medicine because the high cost of janumet and jardiance...reactions1replyCostMedications
How to Eat on a Budget During These High Inflation Times...If you've been to the grocery store in the last year, you know that nearly every product is more expensive. Inflation in the United States has contributed to a major...reactions2comments
My Retirement Celebration: How I Treat Myself With Diabetes...I am living my best life. I just returned from Nassau, Bahamas. I am traveling to Montego Bay, Jamaica, next. So, I know you are probably wondering how I can eat...reactions2comments
Humalog KwikPe...I have in my possession many of these diabetes pens. They are not stolen, out-of-date, or damaged in any way. I know that this medication is very expensive and many...reactions1replyMedications
Fournier's Gangrene: A Diabetes Complication...I'm not surprised if you've never heard of Fournier's gangrene (FG). It's a rare complication of diabetes (noted in less than 0.1 percent of hospitalizations). FG is a type of...reactionscomments
Community Views: Biggest Reasons Why Type 2 Diabetes Is Confusing...Type 2 diabetes (T2D) can be a daily challenge – one that is not always easy to figure out. Many aspects of managing this diagnosis can be hard to understand...reactionscomments
Whole Grain Tahini Snack Bites...These whole-grain tahini snack bites are a must-have! It has a texture-filled surprise in every bite. This recipe is naturally gluten-free and powered by grains. Maximize your health by enjoying...reactions4comments
